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The New York Yankees lost to the Toronto Blue Jays 5-2 in Game 4 of the ALDS, ending the season. Their offense collapsed in the final game, leaving young starter Cam Schlittler out to dry in his second postseason start. One player who caught the ire of fans all year was Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe, […]

The Chicago Cubs enter Game 3 of the National League Divisional Series with their backs against the wall. Cubs manager Craig Counsell watched his pitching staff give up 16 runs across the first two games. Down 2-0, the team is back in Chicago to host the next two games of the playoff series. The health […]

David Fry of the Cleveland Guardians underwent surgery on Tuesday to correct a deviated septum and a nasal fracture, stemming from when Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal hit him in the face with a fastball on September 23. The surgery was performed at the Cleveland Clinic by Dr. Anthony Tufaro, a team spokesperson told News5 […]

Harrison Bader’s brief cameo in the Philadelphia Phillies’ 4-3 Game 2 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday came with some impact. After leaving Game 1 of the National League Division Series with a groin injury, manager Rob Thomson kept him out of the lineup for Game 2. Instead, he came off the bench […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ postseason run has hit a small snag. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed that veteran utility infielder Miguel Rojas is “day-to-day” after experiencing right hamstring tightness in Game 2 of the NLDS vs. the Philadelphia Phillies. After taking a commanding 2-0 series lead, popular fan page Dodgers Nation took to X (formerly […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers face a big lineup change on Monday. Will Smith has learned his National League Divisional Series Game 2 status — along with Game 3 versus the Philadelphia Phillies. Jack Harris of the L.A. Times revealed the starting lineup at Citizens Bank Park in Philly. Smith’s name was swapped with Ben Rortvedt. […]

The Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 9-3 in Game 1 of the National League Division Series. They got out to a roaring start, scoring six runs in the first inning to take an early lead. Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio suffered a hamstring injury during the game that has fans concerned. The young superstar was […]

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Harrison Bader left Game 1 of the NLDS against the Los Angeles Dodgers, a game they lost 5-3 on Saturday at Citizens Bank Park. Manager Rob Thomson had Nick Castellanos pinch hit for him, and it was initially reported that Bader left the game with hamstring tightness. However, Thomson later clarified that […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have lost outfielder Harrison Bader for at least the remainder of Game 1 of Saturday night’s National League Division Series against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia due to a lower-body issue. “Phillies center fielder Harrison Bader left the game with a left hamstring strain, the Phillies […]

The prognosis is not looking good after Milwaukee Brewers star Jackson Chourio, who suffered a hamstring injury in the team’s 9-3 NLDS Game 1 victory over the Chicago Cubs. Chourio underwent an MRI, and manager Pat Murphy did not have the most optimistic answer when asked about his status going forward. “Obviously, it’s real scary […]

Although he played only 110 games during the regular season, catcher Will Smith is the only Los Angeles Dodgers player to post a .290-plus batting average, a .490-plus slugging percentage and a .900-plus OPS during the 2025 campaign. A hand injury put his career year on pause and kept him out for most of September, […]

When the New York Yankees completed a trade with the Chicago Cubs to acquire Cody Bellinger last December, many people viewed the former MVP as a replacement option for Juan Soto. Those were always going to be enormous shoes to fill, but he nevertheless made a huge impact on this ballclub and is a key […]

Despite a leadoff home run from the Chicago Cubs’ Michael Busch in the top of the first inning, the Milwaukee Brewers roared back during Saturday’s NL Division Series (NLDS) Game 1. Nine runs in the first two innings have led to a 9-1 lead for the NL’s top seed in the third inning. Leading the […]

As the Toronto Blue Jays take on the New York Yankees in the ALDS, some will not be playing. Among those left off the roster is shortstop Bo Bichette. Bichette is out with a knee sprain. As a result, if the Blue Jays make it to the ALCS, his playing status remains uncertain, per Jorge […]

The Seattle Mariners will begin their ALDS matchup against the Detroit Tigers without one of their best arms. Bryan Woo, who has dealt with right pectoral inflammation since mid-September, was left off the Mariners ALDS postseason roster, a decision confirmed just hours before Game 1. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale took to X (formerly known as […]

Is this finally the year that the Toronto Blue Jays finally put it together? For so many seasons, Toronto always had the talent, but were just unable to put it together consistently. This season, though, the Blue Jays have been one of the best teams in the MLB. They took control of the AL East […]

The New York Yankees are currently preparing for their ALDS matchup with the Toronto Blue Jays. Outfielder Cody Bellinger reportedly jammed his heel while running the bases during the Yankees’ 4-0 series-clinching win over the Boston Red Sox on Thursday. Manager Aaron Boone shut down concern over the injury, however, per Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. […]

There was uncertainty about whether Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff would pitch in the NLDS due to a shoulder injury. However, on Friday, it was confirmed that Woodruff would not be throwing in the series against the Chicago Cubs. Nevertheless, Brewers manager Pat Murphy managed to say that Woodruff was making progress, per Jesse Rogers of […]

The Toronto Blue Jays fought until the end of the regular season for the American League’s top seed. As well the Wild Card series in both leagues continue, Toronto manager John Schneider is making roster decisions. With stars like Bo Bichette and Chris Bassitt working through injuries, the team is in flux. Blue Jays star […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers opened the 2025 NL Wild Card Series with a 10-5 win over the Cincinnati Reds, but postgame focus quickly turned to the status of utility players Kiké Hernández and Tommy Edman. Both exited early in Game 1, raising concerns about potential injury setbacks. Roberts quickly addressed both situations. According to the […]

On Tuesday, one of the most storied rivalries in sports commenced. The Red Sox and Yankees played Game 1 of the AL Wild Card series at Yankee Stadium. In an interesting turn of events, history was made by Red Sox OF Masataka Yoshida, per OptaSTATS. With the game tied at one, Yoshida managed to bring […]

It was a lost season for New York Mets pitcher Sean Manaea, but it ended with a hopeful note. It turns out the lefty starter might not need surgery to remove “loose bodies” from his pitching elbow, SNY’s Andy Martino reports. “He finished the season with the elbow feeling very good,” Martino explained via X. […]

The New York Yankees are preparing for the MLB postseason, and Gerrit Cole has found a surprising way to stay involved. Although the ace pitcher is recovering from Tommy John surgery, his presence remains vital. During drills before the upcoming AL Wild Card Series against the Red Sox, Cole has been serving as a baserunner. […]

The Miami Marlins will spend another year outside of the postseason picture, and their latest move reflects the challenges of building stability. Reliever Declan Cronin, who began his career with the White Sox, was released by the Marlins before undergoing Tommy John surgery this week. According to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, the procedure took place […]

The Boston Red Sox announced a major setback on the eve of the 2025 AL Wild Card Series against the New York Yankees. Veteran reliever Liam Hendriks has undergone elbow surgery, leaving Boston without one of its most experienced arms as it begins the postseason at Yankee Stadium. The news adds another layer of uncertainty […]

The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees will square off in the playoffs for the third time in eight years in the American League Wild Card series. While Boston owned the season series, New York earned home-field advantage for all three games. A pair of lefty aces, Max Fried and Garrett Crochet, will get […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers made an addition to their pitching repertoire ahead of the 2025 MLB Playoffs. Los Angeles selected the contract of and promoted left-handed starting pitcher Andrew Heaney to their major league roster after placing right-handed pitcher Nick Frasso on the 60-Day injured list. The 34-year-old Oklahoma City, OK native has a 0.90 […]

The Chicago Cubs announced on Saturday that starting pitcher Cade Horton was placed on the 15-day IL with a non-displaced rib fracture. It’s a brutal blow for the NL Rookie of the Year favorite, especially with the playoffs right around the corner. Not long after the club announced Horton’s injury status, President of Baseball Operations […]

The New York Yankees took home another win on Saturday after beating the Baltimore Orioles 6-1. However, Jazz Chisholm Jr. suffered a concerning injury with the playoffs right around the corner. After the game, manager Aaron Boone provided an inspiring update regarding Chisholm’s health. Boone claims that the 27-year-old second baseman avoided getting hit on […]

The New York Mets (82-78) suffered a double whammy in Friday night’s 6-2 defeat versus the Miami Marlins, falling into a tie with the Cincinnati Reds for the final spot in the National League Wild Card race and losing a key player to injury with just two games left in the regular season (Reds own […]

With the New York Yankees holding on to a 6-1 lead over the Baltimore Orioles, it’s clear that the team is doing all it can to win the AL East. If the Yankees win Saturday and Sunday, it will give them their best shot to capture the division. At the moment, New York is tied […]

Beyond being the National League Rookie of the Year favorite and a potential franchise pillar, Cade Horton was considered a huge part of the Chicago Cubs’ 2025 playoff plans. That no longer appears to be the case. The right-handed starting pitcher has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a non-displaced rib fracture, per […]

The Seattle Mariners have already punched their ticket into the 2025 MLB postseason and they have in fact won the AL West. It keeps on getting better for the playoff-bound Mariners, as they earned a bye to the ALDS since they cannot finish below second place in the overall AL standings. But on Friday night, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers kick off their final series of the regular season against the Seattle Mariners on Friday. Both teams have clinched a playoff berth, but they still have something to play for. Los Angeles and Seattle are still jostling for playoff positioning with the Wild Card Series looming. Unfortunately, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts […]

The New York Mets kicked off their final series of the regular season on Friday. After a great performance by Francisco Lindor on Thursday, the Mets’ playoff chances hinge on an excellent showing against the Miami Marlins. Unfortunately, tragedy struck early for New York manager Carlos Mendoza. He had to replace third baseman Brett Baty […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are one of the top teams in the National League playoff picture. Philadelphia has one more series against the Minnesota Twins before likely getting a first-round bye. While the Phillies are watching Kyle Schwarber’s MVP candidacy closely, Trea Turner’s health has dominated headlines. Philadelphia manager Rob Thomson is feeling good about him, […]

As the Chicago Cubs will face the San Diego Padres in the NL Wild Card game, the team will need as many reinforcements as possible, with the team looking to make some noise. With the rumors around the return of Cubs star Kyle Tucker, it turns out fans won’t have to wait long at all […]

The Houston Astros are in the final stretch of the regular season, and any lineup decisions surrounding the club draw extra attention. That includes Thursday’s update from Jose Altuve, who addressed his lingering right foot issue following the team’s 11-5 win over the Athletics in West Sacramento. Altuve’s injury update came after a game in […]

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Cade Horton is not just the favorite to win the National League Rookie of the Year award. He is a potential X-factor during the 2025 MLB playoffs. With a best-of-three Wild Card clash with the San Diego Padres awaiting — venue not yet known — the team will need as many […]